Wheel refurb pics
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Wheel refurb pics
Just thought I'd share with you some pics from my recent wheel refurb at Lepsons. I decided to have the standard 05 wheels refurbed as they were looking corroded and scuffed in places from the previous owner (I won't mention the big chunk I took out of one when I hit a kerb that was sticking out... ).
Thought a lot about what colour to go for, should I go for standard or something else, should I go for a dark colour, etc, in the end I went for Black Chrome after seeing the finish on some other cars but liking the fact it wasn't too dissimilar to the standard finish. While the wheels were away I gave the calipers a coat or 3 of black paint.
Took wheels into Lepsons in Gillingham, 7-10 days later they were ready for collection along with a brand new set of Toyo T1-R Proxes. The quality of work IMO was excellent, the finish is probably better than new and there was no sign of the chunk out of the wheel, and of course the colour was stunning! Good job Lepsons!
How they were originally, note the budget tires on the front
Giving a coat or two of wheel sealant
The backs of the wheels in black
On the car
A few close ups
Only problem now is I think the car could do with being lowered 30mm so I may look at some lowering springs or coilovers in the near future First I have a couple of dents and paint marks to rectify 
Thought a lot about what colour to go for, should I go for standard or something else, should I go for a dark colour, etc, in the end I went for Black Chrome after seeing the finish on some other cars but liking the fact it wasn't too dissimilar to the standard finish. While the wheels were away I gave the calipers a coat or 3 of black paint.
Took wheels into Lepsons in Gillingham, 7-10 days later they were ready for collection along with a brand new set of Toyo T1-R Proxes. The quality of work IMO was excellent, the finish is probably better than new and there was no sign of the chunk out of the wheel, and of course the colour was stunning! Good job Lepsons!
How they were originally, note the budget tires on the front
Giving a coat or two of wheel sealant
The backs of the wheels in black
On the car
A few close ups
Only problem now is I think the car could do with being lowered 30mm so I may look at some lowering springs or coilovers in the near future
First I have a couple of dents and paint marks to rectify
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Yes I need to get some black 'H's, I'll have to find some on eBay!
Lepsons charged £65+VAT per 17" wheel for this colour combo + 1 weld for £10 which I considered pretty reasonable really especially when the wheels come back in perfect condition!
Lepsons charged £65+VAT per 17" wheel for this colour combo + 1 weld for £10 which I considered pretty reasonable really especially when the wheels come back in perfect condition!
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For the last 2 hours I have been trying to track down a place in California that will paint my wheels this exact same color.
I'm sorry for all the questions but is this a simple spray+clear, or powdercoat?
Of all the places I've read, "black chrome" is a common powdercoat process as they just spray a translucent grey powdercoat onto a chrome rim. If yours indeed is just a regular paint job however, I must know what it's called and where i can get it done. if you dont mind
I'm sorry for all the questions but is this a simple spray+clear, or powdercoat?
Of all the places I've read, "black chrome" is a common powdercoat process as they just spray a translucent grey powdercoat onto a chrome rim. If yours indeed is just a regular paint job however, I must know what it's called and where i can get it done. if you dont mind
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